Students: How to get Windows 7 legally at a discount or free
With many people wondering what the Windows 7 pricing will be and whether it will cost less, the same, or more than Vista, there are some ways you can legally get Windows 7 at a discount or even for free when the final version is ready later this year.
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14.4.2009 Windows Anytime Upgrade & Family Discount Announced
Nick White, Product Manager at Microsoft working on the Windows Vista launch team and Featured Communities leader has posted up the pricing for the Anytime Upgrade option available from within Windows when you buy a version of Vista lesser than "Ultimate".
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19.1.2007 Windows 7 pre order discount orders are now avaliable
As we reported earlier today, Microsoft would offer both Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional at a pre-order discount price of $49.99 and $99.99 respectively starting June 26th and going through July 11 while supplies last.
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26.6.2009 Pirates Offered Windows XP Pro Retail at $100 Discount
Users running illegal copies of Windows XP are being offered discounted purchase prices.
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15.5.2006 MS: Valid Vista Family Discount Keys Coming
Microsoft said Friday afternoon that it was in the process of issuing new keys to those who may have received invalid ones through the Vista Family Discount program.
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4.2.2007 Microsoft to offer Vista ‘Family Pack’ discount for Ultimate users
Even though the retail launch of Windows Vista just a couple of weeks away, Microsoft is still continuing to fine-tune its licensing and pricing details.
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16.1.2007 Download Windows 7 MUI Language Packs - Official 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links
Microsoft has released MUI (Multilingual User Interface) language packs for Windows 7 RTM. The Windows 7 language packs is available via Windows Update as optional update for Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise editions only.
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28.8.2009 First Microsoft Genuine Office Validation Download on Download Center
Microsoft has posted the first Office download which has Genuine Office Validation (not required yet). It is sounds.exe the download enables sound in Office 2000,XP and 2003.
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28.4.2006 3 x DOWNLOAD Windows XP
DOWNLOAD Windows XP 9 IN ONE with service pack 2,
DOWNLOAD Windows XP Professional 64 Bit,
DOWNLOAD Windows XP Professional 32 Bit
This is Windows XP Unofficial Download page.
Windows XP is designed for businesses of all sizes and for home users who demand the most from their computing experience, Windows XP Professional delivers the new standard in reliability and performance.
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Windows PowerShell 1.0 download
Microsoft Windows PowerShell command line shell and scripting language helps IT Professionals achieve greater productivity.
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15.11.2006 Windows 7 themes download
Here is several Windows 7 Slide show themes for download. Download links are dirext from microsoft.com Enjoy!
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14.7.2009 DOWNLOAD Windows Vista Beta 1
links updated
This is Unofficial Download page of Windows Vista Beta 1. Windows Vista codename Longhorn, the next generation OS from Microsoft
This is Beta 1. Build 5112 for those inclined to such information.
Please post this on other forums and sumbit this to other news sites to help us. It will increase the traffic to the page dramatically!
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Windows Internet Explorer 7 DOWNLOAD
Few days ago at RSA, Bill Gates talked about Internet Explorer 7. As the guy responsible for IE, I wanted to say a couple of things about it.
First, some basics: we’re committing to deliver a new version of Internet Explorer for Windows XP customers. Betas of IE7 will be available this summer. This new release will build on the work we did in Windows XP SP2 and (among other things) go further to defend users from phishing as well as deceptive or malicious software.
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Download new Windows Live Toolbar
Now you can download new Windows Live Toolbar Beta.
What it is
A super-useful tool that helps you find stuff on the Internet faster and more securely.
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19.3.2006 Windows Vista X Download Site
Complex download pack for Windows vista, MS office 2007, MS Messenger, Windows Media Player 11, Vista Tweaks, Direct X 9c .....
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13.5.2006 Windows Vista beta 2 DOWNLOAD
The Vista Beta 2 x86 DVD is 3,200.15 MB. The package contains Ultimate, Home Basic, Home Premium, and Business binaries. As ever, the key used is what determines what SKU you see.
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24.5.2006 Official: Windows Beta 2 Available for download
As previously mentioned by Tekmaven on bink.nu, here is the offical blurb from the offical Windows Vista Website concerning Beta 2.
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8.6.2006 Download Windows Live Writer now
Microsoft, will be reaviling a new Windows Live product on 14th August 2006. This new product will be called Windows Live Writer. This new product from Microsoft will allow a user to write documents/blog postings from a downloadable application called Windows Live Writer and post them to a blog (other than Windows Live Spaces). Right know, we have no other known features, except Spell Check, of this product untill Monday the 14th.
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13.8.2006 Windows Vista RC1 DOWNLOAD
Windows Vista RC1 (build 5600) was just posted on Microsoft Connect. (~2:45 EST).
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2.9.2006 Windows Vista Ultimate download
This is the final version of Vindows Vista.
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8.2.2007 Windows XP SP3 Available for Download!
In two weeks too :) Microsoft confirmed officially that Windows XP Service Pack 3 will be made available for download in the next couple of weeks.
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29.8.2007 Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Download
Windows Live Messenger is the next - generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more!
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4.10.2007 Download Windows vs. Walls Wallpapers
On September 18 Microsoft kick started the second phase of the $300 million Windows marketing campaign put together by ad agency Crispin, Porter + Bogusky.
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19.9.2008 Windows 7 build 7022 download
In December 2008, Windows 7 Beta 1 was leaked via torrents sites. Now there is one more leak and this time it's Windows 7 (build 7022).
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9.2.2009 Windows 7 Build 7057 Download
Another leak already? That’s what I thought when we were given the heads up by community member WGUIMB that Windows 7 Build 7057.0.x86fre.winmain.090305-2000 has leaked to the public in the x86 flavor, with x64 supposedly on its way.
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12.3.2009 Windows 7 Build 7068 download
Now there has been another leak for Windows 7. This time its build 7068, there has been a lot of speculation of this build being a fake but now its confirmed. WINDOWS 7 BUILD 7068 IS NOT A FAKE.
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27.3.2009 Windows 7 Transformation Pack 1.0 Download
Seven Transformation Pack will convert your XP based system to look like Windows 7 and some of its features emulated. You don't have to purchase Windows 7 or any 3rd-party applications to get Windows 7 UI experiences. This transformation pack will simply make it done for you for free!
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29.4.2009 Windows 7 Build 7127 Download
Although not many of us have just started exploring Windows 7 Release Candidate, another build has already leaked. The leaked build is 7127 and the complete build string is: 7127.0.090507.1820,
Build 7127 is part of the RTM branch. As Microsoft stated, they are in the process of RTM.
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16.5.2009 Windows 7 Build 7137 download soon!
Hi everyone, is confirmed that the build 7137 is leaked and soon we can download it from Torrent & other filehosting website.
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27.5.2009 Windows 7 ISO Verifier download
The final RTM release of Windows 7 should be released later this month, and blogger and developer Long Zheng has created a small application designed to verify that your download is the real thing.
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6.7.2009Windows 7 pre order discount orders are now avaliable
As we reported earlier today, Microsoft would offer both Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional at a pre-order discount price of $49.99 and
$99.99 respectively starting June 26th and going through July 11 while supplies last. But it looks like you don't have to wait any longer,
the Microsoft Store is now taking Windows 7 pre-orders at the discounted prices. Users can either pre-order Windows 7 as a download, a download plus a
disc, or just a disc. People are reporting that their Windows Live ID's aren't being accepted if they try to log in, but if they create a new
account with their e-mail address the order does go through.
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26.06.2009Microsoft offering $100 Technet discount till July 3
We've just received word that Microsoft has begun offering a discount on its Technet subscription. With Windows 7 coming out in October, this is a
great time to sign up. Under this discount program, you can get a one year subscription for $249, a $100 discount below the normal price.
While more expensive than most upgrade versions of Windows 7, it does offer users the full-versions of any SKU as well as many other Microsoft
programs. Also, it is expected that these users will get Windows 7 before the general public in October. Interested users can visit the following
link and enter the promo code "TEYFY09" to get the discount. The offer is set to expire on July 3.
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26.06.2009Students: How to get Windows 7 legally at a discount or free
Thanks to Kevin. for the news tip With many people wondering what the Windows 7 pricing will be and whether it will cost less, the same, or more than
Vista, there are some ways you can legally get Windows 7 at a discount or even for free when the final version is ready later this year. 1. Between
June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010, any new computer purchased with Windows Vista will qualify for a free upgrade to Windows 7. So if you've been
planning on purchasing a new PC in the near future, you should hold off just a little while longer. 2.
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14.04.2009Discount brings street price of Windows Home Server down to $100
After a price reduction over the weekend for the shrink-wrapped System Builder Edition of Windows Home Server, at least one online retailer extended
that discount to customers, while others sell out their inventories at 62% higher...
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05.11.2008End of Vista Family Discount Upsets Some
Even though Microsoft had
already warned users that its
Family Discount Program would
be ending on June 30, it still
hasn't stopped some from
taking issue with the move...
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28.06.2007T-Mobile to discount its early termination fees
While it is not the prorating system that competitors such as AT&T and Verizon use, the nation's fourth largest carrier will discount its early
termination fee if it is within 180 days of the contract end date...
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24.06.2008MS: Valid Vista Family Discount Keys Coming
Microsoft said Friday
afternoon that it was in the
process of issuing new keys to
those who may have received
invalid ones through the Vista
Family Discount program...
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03.02.2007Woot.com Offers Zune for $149.99
Discount site Woot.com has somehow managed to acquire enough white Zune players to sell them at a $100 discount from Microsoft's suggested retail
price. For as long as supplies last, a new Zune player can be had for $149.99 plus $5 shipping...
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22.08.2007Microsoft Announces Vista Purchase Options
Microsoft elaborated on its
purchase options for the
release of Windows Vista.
Among the options are online
upgrades to higher tiers, a
family discount, or online
purchase and direct download
via Windows Marketplace...
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18.01.2007Microsoft to Remedy ‘Family Discount' Tragedy
It looks like Microsoft is
ready to settle the score with
customers who took advantage
of the Vista Family Discount
offer earlier this week. As
reported on Wednesday, anyone
who purchased Windows Vista
Home Premium using the keys
provided by Microsoft's Vista
Family Discount was unable to
use the keys. Windows Vista
reported them as invalid.
Microsoft still will
not tell me what the keys are
for, however as promised I did
get a call back today. I was
told by Microsoft, "We do not
know how these false keys
where issued, but we do know
the solution." What is
Microsoft's solution?
Anyone who took
advantage of the Windows Vista
Family Discount should be on
the lookout. Microsoft will be
emailing those customers new
product keys for Windows Vista
Home Premium within the next
3-5 days. The new product keys
should work without a hitch.
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02.02.2007Windows 7 pre-orders claim Amazon's top sales spots
Now that Windows 7 pre-orders are being sold for a big discount, Computer World is reporting that buyers are flocking to take advantage of these
discounts, and that Windows 7 pre-orders already claimed Amazon's top sales spots for software. As of 1:30 PM ET, Windows 7 Home Premium, selling
for $49.99 has claimed the number one spot of Amazon's bestseller list, while the Professional edition, selling for $99.99 has claimed the
number two spot, and the Ultimate edition, selling for $219.99, and not having a discount claimed the number four spot. The pre-order deals
starts today, and goes through July 11 or while supplies last.
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27.06.2009HP MediaSmart Servers display demo with exclusive discount
One of the HP exhibits that caught my eye today wasn't one of the flashiest, didn't have a swag line a mile long, but what it did have was two
very interesting pieces of equipment representing a technology that I think more and more consumers are finding very appealing for their home. I'm
talking about a Windows Home Server, but more specifically the HP MediaSmart Servers lineup. HP MediaSmart Servers come in two lineups, the EX series
and LX series. As you can see the product lines feature solutions based on different needs of different consumer levels.
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17.06.2009Vista 'Family Discount' Bites Back
In the past, early adopters of
new Windows versions have had
some small hurdles to
overcome. Such hurdles may be
software incompatibility, or
lack of driver support. These
sorts of things are almost
expected with each new Windows
launch. But what would you do
if you bought Windows Vista
and your product key didn't
work? What if Microsoft had
no solution and was unwilling
to issue you a new key?
Many (if not all)
users who took advantage of
Microsoft's Vista Family
Discount have been issued
invalid installation keys and
cannot install Windows Vista
Home Premium. Microsoft
confirms that the keys are
indeed valid, but not for
Windows Vista. The CSR I spoke
with was unable to tell what
the key was for, but it did
appear to be a valid key, for
something.
Microsoft says, "This is a
known issue and has been
escalated to the program
manager." When asked what
could be done I was told, "I
can take your name and number
and call you back when there
is a solution. If that is not
acceptable, I can cancel your
order and issue you a
refund." I was also told,
"There is no expected time
period for a fix at this
time."
If
Microsoft does not have this
issue fixed very soon, they
are going to have a lot of
unhappy customers. In the past
Microsoft has just issued new
keys when this happened. Why
is Microsoft being so tight
gripped about handing out new
keys? If I purchased a valid
key, what is it for? How long
is this going to take to fix?
So many questions, so little
answers.
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31.01.2007Microsoft Makes a Price Cut
"We're in this for the long
haul," Microsoft Business
unit President Jeff Raikes
said on Monday when Microsoft
announced that they would be
introducing a $100 USD
discount and 1 year of support
with the purchase of any of
their Small Business
Accounting 2006 software.
Microsoft Small
Business Accounting software
is similar to Intuit's well
know QuickBooks program. In
simple terms, it is a "Money
Management Program", it
allows small businesses to
keep track of sales,
purchases, and overall
balances.
Microsoft decided to create
the discount when they noticed
how low their retail sales
were. According to NPD, an
organization that tracks
retail sales, Intuit had 93.7%
of November's sales,
Microsoft on the other hand
only had 1.3%, the other 3.7%
went to Peachtree.
The discount will be
available starting on April
30th to such major retailers
as Best Buy, CompUSA, Office
Depot and Staples. Dell is
also planning on making the
software available with their
PC's.
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17.01.2006Microsoft's Vista 'Family Discount' Troubles
In the past, early adopters of
new Windows versions have had
some small hurdles to
overcome. Such hurdles may be
software incompatibility, or
lack of driver support. These
sorts of things are almost
expected with each new Windows
launch. But what would you do
if you bought Windows Vista
and your product key didn't
work. What if Microsoft had no
solution and was unwilling to
issue you a new key?
Many (if not all)
users who took advantage of
Microsoft's Vista Family
Discount have been issued
invalid installation keys and
cannot install Windows Vista
Home Premium. Microsoft
confirms that the keys are
indeed valid, but not for
Windows Vista. The CSR I spoke
with was unable to tell what
the key was for, but it did
appear to be a valid key, for
something.
Microsoft says, This is a
known issue and has been
escalated to the program
manager. When asked what could
be done I was told, I can take
your name and number and call
you back when there is a
solution. If that is not
acceptable, I can cancel your
order and issue you a refund.
I was also told, There is no
expected time period for a fix
at this time.
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01.02.2007MS to Small Business: Why wait? Upgrade now to 2007 Office and save 50%
Until 31 December 2007 you can get a 50% discount off the 2007 Microsoft Office system when you upgrade through the Microsoft Open Value subscription
programme. Why do it this way? Because you get a huge discount, you can manage your payments over three years to help your cash flow, youll receive a
single agreement for all your software licences, and get the benefit of Microsoft Software Assurance, which offers version upgrades and training and
partner services. Learn more about the benefits of upgrading
here.
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07.11.2007PDC Early Bird Discount Extended
Due to popular demand, the PDC2008 Early Bird Discount for
Platform
Developers Conference (PDC) has been extended three weeks.
Register by 11:59 PM Pacific Time, Monday, September 8th and save $200 off the full conference
registration.
For more information about PDC sessions, see
PDC 2008 Agenda Sessions.
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19.08.2008Walkman Ships at a Discount
Sony aims new A-series models
at the iPod with prices lower
than announced...
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22.11.2005Microsoft Offers Black Friday Office Discount
Microsoft's MacBU will be offering a special 70 percent discount on Office 2008 for Mac: Special Media Edition on Thursday, November 27 and Friday,
November 28. Shoppers will receive an instant US$350 rebate when they purchase the Office suite on the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, or on "Black
Friday" from Apple retailers, Best Buy, or Amazon.com.
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26.11.2008Reminder: Windows 7 beta download ends this week
Just a reminder to everyone that as we reported earlier, the general availability of Windows 7 Beta program is ending this week. Starting from Feb
10th (12am Pacific Time), there wont be any new downloads of Windows 7 beta available, and from Feb 12th (9am Pacific Time), no downloads of Windows 7
beta will be available. If you are already downloading your beta, better complete the download before Feb 12th! So, if you haven't yet started
your download or yet registered for Windows 7 Beta, then this is the right time. Download your beta here before it ends!
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